CIE History Coursework Requirements

What is the maximum recommended word count for your CIE History coursework?

• 1000 words

• 1500 words

• 2000 words

• 3000 words

Which of the following best describes historiography?

• A list of dates

• Historical interpretations by historians

• Historical fiction novels

• Primary sources only

How many sources should you ideally use in your coursework?

• 1–2 sources

• 3–4 sources

• 5–6 sources

• 10–15 sources

What is meant by the term "causation" in history coursework?

• Describing historical events

• Explaining why historical events happened

• Making lists of dates and people

• Writing conclusions only

Why should you use footnotes in your coursework?

• To decorate your work

• To clearly reference your sources and evaluate them

• To increase the word count

• Because they look professional

Which of these is NOT required on the cover page?

• Candidate name

• Teacher’s name

• Coursework question

• School mascot

When evaluating sources, "Origin" refers to:

• The author, date, and type of the source

• Why it was created

• How useful it is

• What it does not include

"Purpose" in source evaluation means:

• The author’s nationality

• Why the source was created and its intended audience

• How accurate the source is

• The value of the source

"Value" in source evaluation refers to:

• The weaknesses of the source

• The usefulness and reliability of the source

• How expensive it is

• The length of the source

"Limitation" in source evaluation refers to:

• The strengths of the source

• The weaknesses, biases, or gaps in the source

• How old the source is

• How famous the author is